E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others
Puuuur-fect rescue by volunteers bringing furry friends to safety Multi skilled CFA volunteers do more than just fight fires, with two brigades last week saving some furry friends from unlucky situations. Go to Puuuur-fect rescue by volunteers bringing furry friends to safety 4 Dec 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat
Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region: Go to Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 26 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information
Fire safety comes first for Gembrook primary students On Wednesday, October 23 the students from grade 3 & 4 at Gembrook Primary School were rewarded with a visit from their local Fire Brigade for completing an assignment. Go to Fire safety comes first for Gembrook primary students 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure
New brigade focused on community safety CFA’s South East Region recently created a Headquarters Fire Brigade with the sole purpose to deliver community safety programs and initiatives. Go to New brigade focused on community safety 6 Nov 2024 Community Safety
CFA at the Langwarrin Disability Expo Three CFA Langwarrin Fire Brigade members, and CFA Community Engagement Adviser Tim Marchinton, attended the Langwarrin Disability Expo on Saturday 26 October 2024. Go to CFA at the Langwarrin Disability Expo 6 Nov 2024 Community Safety
Updated smoke alarms save Keysborough resident One lucky Keysborough resident has CFA and RACV’s Smoke Alarm Installation Program and working smoke alarms to thank for their swift escape from a burning kitchen last month. Go to Updated smoke alarms save Keysborough resident 4 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure
South-east fireys prepare for summer CFA firefighters have honed their skills ahead of summer, with more than 220 members taking part in a grassfire simulation exercise in Crib Point last weekend (26-27 October). Go to South-east fireys prepare for summer 29 Oct 2024 People Training and Recruitment
VIP treatment for former firefighters Two long-time former firefighters were treated to a tour of Cranbourne Fire Station recently. Go to VIP treatment for former firefighters 22 Oct 2024 People
World-first fire aviation simulator launched CFA has created a world-first mixed reality fire aviation simulator which will improve the training and skills of hundreds of the state’s eyes in the sky. Go to World-first fire aviation simulator launched 9 Oct 2024 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper Where others may look to their parents for inspiration, Beaconsfield Upper father-son pair Axel and Steve Martin are bucking the trend, with father Steve following in his son’s footsteps . Go to Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper 26 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors
Shoreham reflect on 75 years as a brigade Shoreham Fire Brigade members gathered for a momentous awards dinner to reflect on their 75 years of service and acknowledge the efforts their members have contributed to the community. Go to Shoreham reflect on 75 years as a brigade 13 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People